City of Nanaimo Signs MOU with Vancouver Island University
April 20, 2021
On April 19, 2021, Nanaimo City Council and Vancouver Island University (VIU), announced the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Nanaimo and VIU.Under the terms of the MOU, the City and VIU, will work together to:Establish a framework for... Read more
Alum of the Month: Amy Pye
April 20, 2021
VIU Graphic Design alum Amy Pye is channelling her creativity into a new medium these days –children’s books. While she is still doing marketing design work during the day – both with her own company, Pye Design, and as Art Director with Real Estate Webmasters – earlier this year,... Read more
VIU Faculty Take Popular Extreme Science Show Online
April 12, 2021
Series of videos showcase daring and exciting physics and chemistry experiments to get youth interested in science.A show that has been getting kids excited about science for more than a decade went virtual this year – and caught thousands of elementary school-aged children up in a... Read more
VIU Media Highlights: March 30 - April 12, 2021
April 12, 2021
A bi-weekly roundup of VIU students and employees in the news. NEWS STORIESTop Performing article for the last two weeks:A Government of Canada announcement of funding for projects that improve the sustainability of the BC Fisheries and Aquaculture industry was... Read more
Alum of the Month: Chyanne Trenholm
April 9, 2021
When the mountains call, Chyanne Trenholm answers. The outdoor adventure enthusiast likes to go on long hikes and rock climbing adventures in her spare time. Luckily the VIU Bachelor of Tourism Management alum’s job as marketing and social media coordinator for Homalco Wildlife... Read more
VIU Students Presenting Research and Creative Activity during CREATE Conference
April 8, 2021
WHAT: VIU virtual CREATE Conference – a celebration of student scholarship, research and creative activityWHEN: April 12-15, 2021, various timesWHERE: Sessions offered via Zoom and online galleries, see full schedule hereVancouver Island University’s (VIU’... Read more
BioBlitz Event Provides a Snapshot of Plant and Animal Biodiversity
April 7, 2021
Participants will use the iNaturalist app for this year’s modified Biosphere-wide Blitz, which collects data that is used to inform policies on the management of sensitive ecosystems and habitat.The Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR) is hosting its first Biosphere-... Read more
VIU Professor Receives Province’s Medal of Good Citizenship
April 6, 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Imogene Lim, VIU Anthropology Professor, on receiving a BC Medal of Good Citizenship. “This important honour recognizes people who have gone above and beyond to offer help and kindness to others during these exceptionally challenging times,” said Premier... Read more
VIU Media Highlights: March 16-29, 2021
March 29, 2021
A bi-weekly roundup of VIU students and employees in the news. NEWS STORIESTop Performing article for the last two weeks:Thomasnet.com: VMAC Sponsors Four Scholarships for Vancouver Island University Engineering Students. Reach: 1.34 million people.Other stories:... Read more
VIU Program Focuses on the Future of Food Security Through Aquaculture
March 24, 2021
VIU’s new, unique aquaculture minor program allows students to combine it with either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree and prepares them for careers in the growing field of aquaculture.People with a passion for creating food security solutions and advancing... Read more
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Here you will find helpful information about new initiatives at VIU, process and policies changes that affect how we work, stories about the people who make up this fantastic community and examples of the life-changing work our employees undertake on a regular basis.